Trying to decide what to bring to a student residence room? What student room residence essentials does a college student really need? To help out, here is a basic checklist:

Bedding Student Residence Essentials

Here's a checklist of essential bedding items.

• At least two sets of sheets Pillows
• Blankets (enough to keep warm)
• Modest bathrobe, and probably slippers or flip flops

Bath Student Residence Essentials

Here's a checklist of dorm bath essentials.

• Small basket for carrying bath items into the bathroom
• Towels and washcloths (about 3-5 apiece), and possibly a hand towel or two
• Soap dish (with soap)
• Body wash
• Face wash
• Toothpaste, dental floss, toothbrush, and possibly a toothbrush holder
• Shaving essentials
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant
• Nail clippers, tweezers
• Lotion
• Over the counter drugs and prescription drugs
• Feminine hygiene products

Other personal hygiene products as needed

• Bath slippers
• Hair dryer, comb, brush, hairspray/gel etc.
• Razors
• Shaving Cream
• Make-up/cosmetics
• Hangers
• Closet organizer
• Tissues

Clothing Student Residence Essentials

Here's a list of basics to get started.

• Casual and dress shoes, rubber shoes/sneakers, boots
• Climate appropriate jackets, coats, sweaters and sweatshirt, raincoat, umbrella
• Jeans and other comfortable pants
• T-shirts and other comfortable shirts
• Undies, socks, bras, and the like
• Clothes to wear: school outfit, formal attire, shirts/blouses, skirts
• Modest sleepwear/pajamas
• swimsuit
• Sunglasses
• Small sewing kit

School Supply Student Residence Essentials

When it comes to school supplies, college bookstores can be notoriously expensive, so it's a good idea to keep other basics on hand.

• Laptop & other paraphernalia
• A strong, reliable backpack
• Notebooks, notepads, or binders with loose leaf paper
• Post-it Note
• Pens and pencils
• Highlighters
• Stapler
• Paper clips
• Binder clips, rubber bands
• Tape
• Scissors
• Folders and a basic storage system for important papers
• "in/out" trays
• Calendar
• Address book
• Dictionary/thesaurus
• Pencil sharpener
• Paper – lined, plain or graph
• Notebooks
• Sticky notes
• Backpack
• Calculator

Student Residence-Specific Supplies

Here's a checklist of Residence-Specific Supplies

• Cup/mug/glass/plate/bowl/silverware
• Dish soap
• Cup/mug/glass/plate/bowl/silverware
• Food storage/Microwave-safe containers
• Can/bottle opener
• Sewing kit
• Laundry basket
• Paper towels

Student Residence Medication and Health Necessities

Here's a checklist of Residence Medication and Health Necessities Supplies

• Thermometer
• Medicine
• Band aids
• Vitamins
• Cough drops
• Headache pills
• Cold and flu medicine
• Imodium
• Cotton balls
• Freezable ice pack
• Gauze pads
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Rubbing alcohol

Student Residence Electronics

Here's a list of electronic equipment

• Laptop computer
• Flash drive
• Cell phone
• Ipod, headphones
• Alarm clock
• Extra batteries for your small electronics
• Digital camera
• Calculators